Ayacucho district, Peru

Places to visit near Vischongo

Vischongo is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 forts & heritage and 12 churches. The must-see places are Usnu (10 km), Laguna Cuenhuacocha (53 km) and Basílica Catedral (67 km).

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Vischongo at a glance

Location
Ayacucho district, Peru
Coordinates
13.5892° S, 73.9944° W
Places within 50 km
89 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Vischongo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vischongo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vischongo

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vischongo. The closest is Puntay Urqu (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vischongo

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vischongo. The closest is Pumaqucha (Ayacucho) (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Vischongo

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vischongo. The closest is Puerta del Sol (3 km); the best-known is Usnu (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Vischongo

29 churches within 100 km of Vischongo. The closest is Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (11 km); the best-known is Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cocharcas (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Vischongo

19 parks within 100 km of Vischongo. The closest is Plaza de Armas de Vilcashuamán (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vischongo

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vischongo. The closest is Intihuatana (2 km); the best-known is Bosque de Puya Raimondi–Titankayocc Regional Conservation Area (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Vischongo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vischongo
  2. 6 km Bosque de Puya Raimondi–Titankayocc Regional Conservation Area · nature spot, Ayacucho
  3. 15 km Usnu · heritage site, Ayacucho
  4. 6 km Pilluchu · heritage site, Ayacucho
  5. 13 km Pumaqucha (Ayacucho) · lake, Ayacucho
  6. 1 km Pumaqucha · heritage site, Ayacucho
  7. 3 km Back to Vischongo

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    Within 15 km of Vischongo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vischongo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints845Puntay Urqu (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2144Pumaqucha (Ayacucho) (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2143Puerta del Sol (3 km)
    Churches1229Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (11 km)
    Other attractions1219Baño del Inca (3 km)
    Parks819Plaza de Armas de Vilcashuamán (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Intihuatana (2 km)
    Waterfalls37Batán (23 km)
    Museums16Museo Uripa (43 km)
    Caves01Cuevas de Sotoccmachay (74 km)

    Vischongo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vischongo?

    Usnu (heritage site, about 10 km), Pumaqucha (Ayacucho) (lake, about 3 km), Pumaqucha (heritage site, about 3 km), Bosque de Puya Raimondi–Titankayocc Regional Conservation Area (nature spot, about 6 km), Pilluchu (heritage site, about 13 km), Bicentenario-Ayacucho Biosphere Reserve (nature spot, about 23 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vischongo?

    89 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 12 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vischongo?

    Puntay Urqu, about 36 km by road; Wacramarca (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vischongo?

    Pumaqucha (Ayacucho), about 3 km by road; Lake Pomacocha (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vischongo?

    Puerta del Sol, about 3 km by road; Intihuatana (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vischongo?

    Start in Vischongo, visit Bosque de Puya Raimondi–Titankayocc Regional Conservation Area, then Usnu, then Pilluchu, then Pumaqucha (Ayacucho), then Pumaqucha, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vischongo?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Vischongo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Vischongo’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.